We asked a plastic surgeon the questions we are all thinking and never say out loud. He told us the one procedure he would never do to his own wife, sister, or daughter — even though plenty of doctors are doing it. We get into which cosmetic surgery is genuinely doing more harm than good, and what social media has convinced us is a flaw that nobody in real life was ever looking at. Then the practical part. His favorite plastic surgery procedures for the most youthfulness, his go-to nonsurgical...

Are we really just lazy? Or is something else keepingus stuck? Dr Jen Altman returns to Before Boca to unpackprocrastination in midlife — why so many of us can get everything done for our families no problem but freeze when it comes to taking care of ourselves, how perfectionism and procrastination go together, and why that and why do I procrastinate shame spiral makes it harder to start. We get into dragging our feet and not getting thingsdone, bedtime procrastination and waking up irritable,...

What if the brain fog, the irritability, the anxiety,the forgetting why you walked into a room is not you falling apart? What if it is your brain changing in midlife? Translational neuroscientist Cameron Allen, founder ofNeuro Progeny with sixteen years in functional neuroimaging, joins us toexplain the biological reasons behind menopause brain fog , anxiety, three AM wake-ups, mood swings, and that overwhelmed sudden ADHD feeling so many midlife women describe. We play why the hell is this hap...

This week it is just us — an honest catch up about friendship over fifty, what we are into and over right now, and the questions midlife women only ask behind closed doors. We start with real life updates to the VMAs Madonna moment, and the news everyone is talking about, like the Cornell 7. Then we open up the lightning round you love — mean nicknames from our families, hall passes, what we would never give up, midlife habits we will not buy into, and the year we would relive if we could. If ...

What if the exact moment you were born held clues to parts of yourself you have spent a lifetime trying to understand? Not predictions. Not horoscopes. Patterns. I sat down with astrologer Amy Chinn to talk aboutwhat astrology actually is and what a birth chart reading can tell you about personality, relationships, strengths and how you handle change. We get into why your sun sign is such a small piece of the story and what a full astrologyreading reveals that horoscopes never do. At midlife, ...

Why do I still feel like a fraud at fifty, even though I should be more confident than ever? Mark Talaga from The Center for Identity explains perfectionism and impostor syndrome in midlife and how to let go of needing to have it all figured out. In this Before Boca conversation we break down how to tell if you are a perfectionist, where perfectionism and impostor syndrome come from, why they show up so loudly in midlife when we are starting new careers and hobbies, whythe quest to be perfect f...

Peptides for Menopause? Weight loss? Longevity? Skincare? Peptides are the buzzword every woman our age is hearing about and almost nobody is sure what they actually do. So we brought in an expert to explain it in plain language. Dr. Gajer joins us to break down what a peptide actually is,why everyone started talking about them in the last few years, and how theydiffer from hormone replacement therapy — including whether the two can worktogether. Then we get specific about the symptoms midlife...

Gen X girls know how to have fun and we proved it. If youlove gen x trivia, 80s trivia and 90s trivia, this one's for you. Our friend Jen hosted a full Gen X game show to see how wellwe really know each other — from funny would you rather questions to settling the debates that still divide Gen X women. On this episode of Before Boca: A Podcast For MidlifeReinvention, it's pure Gen X nostalgia, laughter and friendship — the episodes you tell us you love most for feeling seen and connected. WHA...

I didn't know who I was when my kids left. If you'renavigating empty nest syndrome and identity grief after college drop off, you're not alone. For women over 50, life after 50 for a woman can feeldisorienting when the role that defined you for 18 years shifts overnight. In this episode of Before Boca: A Podcast For Midlife Reinvention, we unpack what happens when the nest is empty or emptier and you go from everyday parenting to parenting adult children. We break down a powerful Goop article ...

Every woman over 50 needs to know her finances — not someday, now. How many of us have said "my husband handles that" about investments, life insurance, and passwords... until one day he doesn't? In this brutally honest conversation, Stacey Aquino shares what happened when she left her 27-year marriage — married at 20, mom of 6 — and had to put her lawyer's retainer on her husband's credit card. We talk about the financialvulnerability so many midlife women face in gray divorce and widowhood, a...

What does starting over at 50 actually look like — whenmillions of people are watching? Margaret Josephs knows. She joined The Real Housewives of New Jersey at 50, ended a first marriage to build a new life with Joe, let cameras into the messy middle of family fallout, and then — after 7 seasons — walked away from Bravo to start again. In this episode of Before Boca, Margaret talks about the partof reinvention nobody posts: the identity you have to shed, the scrutiny you have to survive, and h...

What if the most productive thing you can do in midlife is…less? This week on Before Boca, we're joined by Sarah Heinss toexplore slowmaxxing — the art of optimizing yourlife by slowing down. If you've spent decades rushing through every moment, treating everyday tasks like a crisis, and running on the fumes of hustle culture, this conversation is for you. We unpack how constant multitasking impacts your nervoussystem, why midlife women are leading the backlash against optimization culture, and...

Can forgiveness help us let go of resentment, anger, andemotional pain? In this episode of Before Boca, we explore forgiveness in midlife—and why forgiveness is not the same as forgetting, trusting again, or reconciling. Using the television show Shrinking as a startingpoint, we unpack what it really means to forgive someone who has hurt or betrayed you. We discuss the research-backed benefits of forgiveness, including reduced anxiety, rumination, depression, stress, and even blood pressure. Y...

What Our Adult Children Taught Us AboutBeing Authentic (We Weren't Ready) In this episode, we sit down with two people who know us better than almost anyone — our children, Stella and Jake. Inspired by Brené Brown's Braving the Wilderness, we asked them the questions most parents never think toask: How do you stay true to yourself? What does self-trust actually look like? And where did we, as your parents, get it wrong? Their answers surprised us. They challenged us. And honestly?They taught us...

What should a woman over 50 actually be wearing? I sat downwith Fortune Dushey, an NYC-based stylist and founder of Fortune Inspired, toget real answers — no trends, no rules, just practical advice for finding your personal style in midlife. In this episode we cover: · Why you should stop chasing trends (and what todo instead) · How to refresh a stale closet without startingover · What's worth splurging on vs. what to save on · The one question that changes how you shop:"Who are you dressin...

Body image is one of the most complicated, most loaded topics for midlife women — and we're not tiptoeing around it. In this episode of Before Boca, we sit down with Dr. Kristine Gravino, licensed psychologist, integrative mental health professional, and certified fitness & nutrition coach, who has spent over 24 years helping womentransform their lives by changing the way they think. Her specialty? The powerful connection between mindset, emotions, and behavior — and why that connection is the ...

Summer is for binging — and we're not just talking aboutmargaritas. In this episode of Before Boca, we're sharing our ultimate summer reading list and the TV shows we can't stop watching. We've paired every book with a summer vacation vibe — because a Jersey Shore read hits different than a Tuscany one. From laugh-out-loud rom-coms to family dramas that'll make you question AI, we've got your beach bag covered. On the TV side: romance, comedy, nostalgia, drama, and the newseasons we're counting...

What if the one word you've been avoiding is the key to your freedom in midlife? In this episode of Before Boca, we're tackling our favorite B word — boundaries — with Dr. Jen Altman. She's here to separate the buzzword from the practice we desperately need to get right. We unpack: A definition of boundaries that actually makes sense (no therapy-speak) Why women struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty, mean, or selfish The real cost of people-pleasing and self-abandonment Why mid...

Everything has become… a lot. From over-the-top birthday parties to 12-step skincare routines, we're all feeling the pressure to do more, spend more, and be more. But why — and what's it actually costing us? In this episode, we unpack the culture of "extra" — why vacations now need to be experiences, why kids' sports require sleep away camp-level prep, and why even our bathrooms are competing with spas. We break down a 2025 Springer Nature study on Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) and Status Anxiety ...

What happens when you sit your adultson down and ask him to be brutally honest about how you parent him — and he brings his best friend for support? In this episode of Before Boca, Lisa's son and his lifelong best friend join us for the conversation every midlife momneeds to hear. No sugarcoating. No "you're doing great, Mom"platitudes. Two young men in their twenties telling us exactly what they need from their parents — and what pushes them away. We cover: The texts that makethem roll their...

There are things no one tells you before you become a mom. Things you only learn in the thick of it — sometimes too late, sometimes just in time.In this episode, we get to do something we wish someone had done for us: sit down with a first-time mom-to-be and tell her everything. Sydney is about to have her first baby, and she came with the questions every new mom is secretly asking.We go there. All of it.• How to stop comparing yourself to every Pinterest-perfect mom in the room• What actually m...

If you've started to notice your parents slowing down — forgetting things, pulling back from life, or needingmore from you than you expected — you're not imagining it. And if you're also still raising kids, managing a career, or just trying to figure out your own next chapter, you're right in the thick of the sandwich generation. In this episode, we sit down with eldercare expert Amy Fuchs to talk about what actually happens when the roles reverse — and why no one warns you how emotional it is ...

Surprise! It's a bonus episode for a rainy Memorial Day Weekend. We catch up on all things pop culture (Off Campus, Met Gala fashion, Euphoria, closet clean outs, the Cold Play scandal and more). So get cozy, get a cocktail or a coffee and gab with us. Let us know in the comments what you thought of this episode and if you want more of this kind of content. Don't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode :) The information shared on BeforeBoca is for general informational and entertainm...

If menopause has ever made you feel like a stranger in your ownbody — like you've lost a piece of yourself and can't quite find your way back— this episode is for you. We sit down with Stacy Lauber, a menopause educator and advocate who is on a mission to cut through theconfusion, silence, and misinformation surrounding one of the most significanttransitions in a woman's life. We talk about perimenopause symptoms nobody prepares you for, the mood shifts and identity loss that feel impossible t...